Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2007
Bachelors of Arts in Music
About Roger K.
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Drawing on solid jazz theory and technique, Roger is comfortable in a variety of performing and teaching situations. He currently plays all around the bay area in a variety of settings ranging from backing 50's swing and latin dance bands, accompanying singer-songwriters, to leading progressive and chamber jazz projects. Over the last six years, he has taught children and adults of all agents, both in private practice and in classroom settings, while remaining sensitive to the needs and potential of each individual student.
Roger studied jazz performance and composition under Myra Melford and Bryan Pardo at UC Berkeley where he received a Bachelors degree.
*** Lesson Details ***
I like to focus on each student's unique strengths and use them to overcome their trouble spots rather than adhere to a strict curriculum. Students typically get a few exercises (usually to simplify a complex problem) to work on after every lesson, and usually show marked improvement after a few weeks of practice.
Common problems include, but are not limited to:
Recognizing and learning rhythms and strumming patterns
Developing fluidity in lines and chords
Expanding soloing techniques and tricks
Problems with pain and repetitive stress
*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect my students to have their own instruments. I can provide everything else that is necessary, including music stands, metronome, etc..
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in jazz, though I can teach to most genres and styles because of my emphasis on technique
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
6:30 PM-11:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-3 PM
9:30 PM-11:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-2 PM
8 PM-11:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM-7 PM
Friday
9 AM-7 PM
Sunday
2:30 PM-11:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60
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4.7
4 Reviews
Zev Michael Massey
Student's home
Roger seems great...personable and friendly. He is encouraging and positive--building on our child's enthusiasm for playing the instrument.
Posted Aug 20, 2016
Sandy Hao
Student's home
Roger is a good teacher but he is more suitable for beginners and more towards teaching guitar.
Posted Jul 6, 2016
Shawna Sodersten
Student's home
Roger was very friendly and clearly interested in tailoring the lessons to my goals. Off to a good start!
Posted Jun 22, 2015
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Music
Aug, 2007 - May, 2011UC Berkeley
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
6:30 PM-11:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-3 PM
9:30 PM-11:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-2 PM
8 PM-11:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM-7 PM
Friday
9 AM-7 PM
Sunday
2:30 PM-11:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60
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